The draft is a day away and with that comes my final mock draft for Washington for this year’s cycle.

As always, my draft algorithm is the player who represents the most value on the board at a position of need for the Commanders.

I will be using my draft board, which I published yesterday, along with the Pro Football Network’s Mock Draft Simulator to help with this final mock.

Draft Board:

Commanders Team Needs:

Top needs:

EDGE

Cornerback

Wide Receiver

Offensive Tackle

Running Back

Secondary needs:

Safety

Guard

Linebacker

*Kicker (not on draft board)

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Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders

Kaleb Johnson, RB

School: Iowa | Conference: Big Ten

College Experience: Junior | Age: 21

Height / Weight: 6’1” / 224 lbs

Projected Draft Status: 2nd Round

College Statistics

Player Overview

Kaleb Johnson was a three sport athlete in Ohio, playing basketball and running track while leading his high school team to state playoffs in his junior and senior seasons. After being named first team All-State his senior season, the three-star prospect decided to head to Iowa after flipping his commitment from...

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Commanders GM on draft: ‘We’re open to everything’

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Washington Commanders GM and AGM talk to the media

It’s draft week, and we’ve got Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark in Ashburn. Offseason activities started today, and the NFL draft kicks off Thursday night at 8 pm ET in Green Bay, WI. The Commanders currently have five picks heading into the draft, starting with No. 29 overall in the first round.

Peters and Newmark talked about setting up their options in this year’s draft with the players they brought in via free agency and trades. He was asked again about trading down, and...

The 2025 NFL Draft is just two days away, and with that comes my Washington Commanders draft board. Like I do each year, I have ranked my prospects using the value vs. need approach. New to the 2025 draft board is my color-coded prospect index chart that I have been developing over the past few weeks.

This year’s draft is a bit unique to ones we have seen in the past as there are not as many “can’t miss” prospect as compared to recent years. I call this draft the “Personal Preference Draft” - meaning I have so many prospects...

Poll question!!

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in regular email surveys.

We’re back with one final Reacts survey before the NFL draft kicks off on Thursday night.

Today, we have just one simple question: Should the Commanders use a late round pick to draft a rookie kicker?

With only five draft picks in hand, it might seem like a waste of time to use one on a kicker, but,...

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Commanders draft guide: Positions of need, prospects to watch on defense

Washington has options, thanks to a deep group of pass rushers and cornerbacks in this year’s draft.

[Cornerbacks] to watch:

Trey Amos, Mississippi. Let’s assume Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Michigan’s Will Johnson and Texas’s Jahdae Barron are all off the board by the 29th pick. Amos...

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Maxwell Hairston, CB
School: Kentucky | Conference: SEC
College Experience: RS Junior | Age: 21
Height / Weight: 5’11” / 183 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 2nd Round

Player Comparison: Janoris Jenkins

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Player Overview

Maxwell Hairston hails from a family of athletes. One cousin, Taiwan Jones, is a former NFL linebacker. Another cousin played professional basketball and a third cousin played football for the University of Kentucky. Maybe that is what led Hairston, after leading his team to a state championship...

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Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR

School: University of Tennessee| Conference: Southeastern

College Experience: Senior | Age: 22 (Week 1)

Height / Weight: 6’5”/ 205 lbs

Projected Draft Status: 4th-6th round

Player Comparison: Martavius Bryant / Devaughn Vele

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Player Overview

Baltimore-native Dont’e Thornton, Jr. was a four-star recruit from Mt. Saint Joseph HS (MD), he committed to playing for the University of Oregon Ducks for two seasons. He then transferred in 2023, to play the last two seasons with the University of...